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• Um we serve the in the arts in Hawaii.
• in the public in these be out there in the public in these buildings<01:04:52.960> that<01:04
• We do have a loan program. arts in in these public spaces as well arts in in these public spaces as well
• The commission was originally founded in 1939 to celebrate and honor the legacy and memory of King Kamehameha
• out here in town and and I grew up in out here in town and and I grew up in town.<01:16:39.199><

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts held an informational briefing on May 22 with the Hawaii Arts Alliance, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA), and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. Chair Capella said the purpose was to better understand the organizations’ work and strengthen relationships ahead of the interim and next session. The Hawaii Arts Alliance, led by Executive Director Gay Humphrey, described its mission to enrich Hawaii’s cultural fabric through arts education, advocacy, and community engagement, and highlighted its history tied to Alfred Price, including the creation of Hawaii’s 1% for art law and the alliance’s 45 years of service. The alliance outlined its current work, including administering SFCA-funded statewide programs such as Artist in the Schools and the new folk and traditional arts program, with 34 teaching partners serving more than 100 public and charter schools and Kumu Hawaii as the single grantee for traditional weaving instruction. It also discussed Arts First Partners, the incubation of Arts at Mark’s Garage, expanded advocacy efforts supported by Creative West grants, and new multi-year philanthropic support from the Hawaii Community Foundation and Atherton Family Foundation. The alliance said it is launching statewide listening sessions and an arts advocacy training program, and noted that most SFCA funds pass through the alliance to program partners, with the organization retaining 10 to 14 percent for administration. SFCA Executive Director Karen Ewald then described the agency’s role as the state arts agency, its strategic planning process, and its main programs, including Art in Public Places, the Capital Modern museum, Artist in the Schools, apprentice mentoring grants, community arts grants, the Hawaii State Poet Laureate program, a statewide cultural extension program, and the Hawaii Open Arts Program. She said SFCA has 21 staff with one vacancy, is awaiting a federal NEA partnership agreement, and is considering new revenue streams such as a cultural trust. She also noted that the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission was recently attached to SFCA, which has improved coordination and allows SFCA to provide funding for conservation and upkeep of the King Kamehameha statues statewide. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only, with questions deferred until after the presentations.

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• a lot more interest in the in the technology both in the US and around the world.
• , in, in those lines as well.
• 36 in 2019 for homicides to 70 in 2024. Aggravated assaults rose 2,576 in 2019 to 2,762 in 2024.
• , uh, one in Plainview and in John's district. um, he's got one in, in Dowha County of a Dalhart going

Bills: HB 14, HB 106, HB 146, HB 267, HB 274, HB 1127, HB 1359, HB 1393, HB 1584, HB 1640, HB 1710, HB 2152, HCR 101, HJR 8, HR 51

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

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• coming their way in their daily lives. coming their way in their daily lives.
• Um, in 2019 we had a one-day special session prior to the Memorial Day weekend.
• We fulfilled our commitment to taking care of people in Minnesota in health and human services in terms
• negative 420 in the tales but in negative 420 in the tales but in actuality<00:08:57.040> that
• reduction in the structural imbalance. reduction in the structural imbalance.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Roll call is now in progress.
• Roll call is now in progress.
• Roll call is Now in progress.
• Roll call is now in progress.
• Roll call is now in progress.

Bills: HB3419, HB4153, HB3430, HB3791, HB3277, HB4119, HB4408, HB3905, HB3968, HB3835, HB3386, HB2650, HB3742, HB3588, HB3748, HB4303, HB4311, HB3028, HB4428, HB4429, HB4132, HB1889, HB3265, HB1739, HB4434, HB3313, HB3852, HB4263, HB3413, HB3414, HB3415, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3420, HB2116, HB2206, HB3625, HB2939, HB3721, HB1823, HB2425, HB4440, HJR1087, HB4003, HJR1077, HB1770, HB1675, HB3627, HB3891, HJR1067, HB3462, HJR1053, HJR1054, HJR1044, HB3472, HB1225, HJR1019, HB4145, HJR1081, HB1746, HJR1069, HJR1050, HB1638, HB3327, HJR1055, HB3127, HB4488, HB2955, HB3781, HB3783, HB3802, HB2471, HB2937, SCR16, HB2960, HB3466, HB3262, HB3269, HB3152, HB4140, HB4142, HB3148, HB3378

Keywords: corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law, public office, driver license, reading proficiency, minors, education requirements, alternative testing, attendance, remedial reading, public school, oath of enrollment, court financial obligations, cost hearing, payment plan, community service, court compliance program, debt relief

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• They are living in Texas, spending money in Texas, buying homes in Texas.
• Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet counties as the McElroy Memorial Highway, to Transportation.
• Highway 67 in Dallas and Ellis counties as the Eddie Bernice Johnson Memorial Highway, to Transportation
• Highway 67 in Dallas and Ellis counties as the Eddie Bernice Johnson Memorial Highway, to Transportation
• Highway 67 in Dallas and Ellis counties as the Eddie Bernice Johnson Memorial Highway, to Transportation

Bills: SJR12, SCR39, SB27, SB29, SB241, SB406, SB414, SB464, SB568, SB578, SB609, SB660, SB689, SB693, SB785, SB857, SB879, SB921, SB922, SB955, SB985, SB993, SB996, SB1008, SB1035, SB1036, SB1059, SB1098, SB1120, SB1122, SB1147, SB1188, SB1197, SB1209, SB1227, SB1245, SB1267, SB1307, SB1321, SB1332, SB1386, SB1396, SB1453, SB1484, SB1494, SB1536, SB1537, SB1596, SB1610, SB1664, SB1741, SB1814, SB1822, SB1841, SB1948, SB2065, SB2155, SB2188, SB2230, SB2406, SB2407

Keywords: parental rights, education, constitutional amendment, school choice, child education, border security, southern border, federal immigration policy, illegal immigration, cartels, transnational cartels, fentanyl, drug trafficking, human trafficking, Operation Lone Star, Texas border, National Guard, state guard, border wall, border barriers

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation, and approved the previous day’s journal. The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 358 honoring the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on its 10th anniversary, with senators highlighting the university’s growth, medical school, research expansion, and role in serving South Texas. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 368 honoring outgoing Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, with numerous senators praising his long public career, leadership in higher education, and statewide impact. Senate Resolution 361 recognizing Texas HBCU Day and Senate Resolution 362 recognizing Denton County Days at the Capitol were also adopted, along with other routine recognitions and gubernatorial appointments being read into the record. The Senate then took up several bills. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 27, relating to rights and support for public school educators, was debated and amended to shorten vacancy posting requirements, allow bilingual certification candidates to retake only failed test sections, give teachers more flexibility with paid leave, clarify classroom removal procedures, and ensure parents are informed of appeal rights. The bill passed to engrossment, the three-day rule was suspended, and it was finally passed unanimously. Senate Joint Resolution 12, proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a parent’s right to direct a child’s education, was also brought up and passed to engrossment after a contested suspension vote. The Senate next passed Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1741, which would require reporting of foreign funding at public universities, bar gifts from adversarial governments, and require training and reporting systems to prevent foreign influence and intellectual property theft in higher education. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 29, the so-called “Dexit” bill, was debated at length for its corporate governance changes, including codifying the business judgment rule and altering internal corporate litigation and records rules; it passed to engrossment, the three-day rule was suspended, and it was finally passed by a 30-1 vote. Senate Bill 857, allowing law enforcement discretion to tow vehicles driven by unlicensed or uninsured drivers, passed after discussion of towing abuses during flooding and disaster conditions. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1536, requiring dementia and Alzheimer’s training for certain guardians, passed with broad support, and Senate Bill 922, addressing delayed electronic disclosure of sensitive medical test results so physicians can discuss them first, was taken up and passed to engrossment as the chamber continued through its calendar.

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• In birthday in Kaitensville, Maryland.
• You'll live in those memories until the day that you're together once more."
• You'll live in<08:04:39.280> those<08:04:39.840> memories<08:04:40.558> until<08
• :04:40.798> the<08:04:41.040> day<08:04:41.280> that in those memories until the
• day that in those memories until the day that you're<08:04:41.760> together<08:04:42.320>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I beg you to please consider naming the new Rotary Oliver Circle in memory of my beloved and amazing
• naming the rotary in North Conway in memory of my late cousins Katherine Olivera and her husband, David
• naming the new Rotary Oliver Circle in naming the new Rotary Oliver Circle in memory<00:57:42.559
• in North Conway in naming the Rotary in North Conway in memory<00:59:08.400> of<00:59:08.640>
• Motor in which was built in 1958. Motor in which was built in 1958.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We need to invest in connection in this country, in schools, in civic spaces, in mental health services
• and in our schools and in our politics. and in our schools and in our politics.
• And that's why I've introduced legislation to designate the POW/MIA Memorial Museum at Cecil Field in
• the PM MIA Memorial Museum at Cecil<02:16:34.800> Field<02:16:35.040> in<02:16:35.280>
• mean, we're in a race in AI with China. mean, we're in a race in AI with China.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• He served in California in my district.
• or in the classroom or in the field or in the classroom or in the drama<00:37:48.320> club<00
• May his memory be a source of strength to his family and community in the coming months and years.
• May his memory be a source of strength to his family and community in the coming months and years.
• I I hope bill uh in in this bill.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We will be meeting in executive session this morning on four bills, as indicated in the calendar.
• /c> Um having this office in uh the state in Um having this office in uh the state in New<00:19:17.039
• In this um in some form or another.
• , proportionately only one part of a hundred were in support, were in favor.
• , proportionately only one part of a hundred were in support, were in favor.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:10:34.320> a a result of the loss of a member in a a result of the loss of a member in
• <00:12:12.519> this embedded in this embedded in this institution<00:12:14.279> and
• > Senate difference in majorities in the Senate difference in majorities in the Senate and<00:34:
• years here in the Senate that being in years here in the Senate that being in the<00:55:00.240><
• in our caucus and you probably did in in our caucus and you probably did in your<01:26:12.320>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , and inequities in care.
• There are no primary witnesses in opposition. Any me too's in opposition?
• Are there any primary witnesses in opposition, or me too's in opposition?
• Are there any primary witnesses in opposition? For me too is in opposition.
• people in the United States have been impacted by addiction in some way.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 8 and heard a long series of bills, beginning with AB 54 on medication abortion access. The author and supporters, including the Attorney General’s office and reproductive justice advocates, said the bill would protect California’s medication abortion supply chain and shield providers and manufacturers from civil, criminal, and professional liability. Opponents from the California Family Council argued the bill removes safeguards and increases risks. The bill was moved forward on a committee motion. The committee then heard several reproductive and public health measures, including AB 551 to create a pilot program supporting emergency departments in providing reproductive health services, AB 260 to protect medication abortion access and telehealth, AB 309 to remove sunset dates on laws allowing pharmacy syringe sales and lawful possession of sterile syringes, AB 536 to preserve colorectal cancer screening coverage if federal guidelines are challenged, AB 804 to make housing support services a Medi-Cal benefit, AB 594 to address student health insurance billing and transparency, AB 836 to study and expand the midwifery workforce, AB 1418 to collect data on health coverage for eligible employees, and AB 1500 to maintain and expand the abortion.ca.gov information site. Supporters emphasized access, preventive care, workforce shortages, and public health benefits, while opponents raised concerns about abortion, syringe distribution, and the focus of state resources. Most measures were advanced by committee vote, with roll calls showing broad support and a few no votes from members on some bills. The final bill discussed in the transcript was AB 1037, which would update substance use disorder laws to reflect evidence-based, harm-reduction approaches and remove barriers to treatment. The author and supporters described it as a compassionate response to overdose and treatment access problems, while law enforcement opposition argued it would encourage drug use and endanger communities. The transcript cuts off during testimony on AB 1037, so no final committee action on that bill is shown in the provided text.

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• I lettered in soccer and volleyball under CIF in San Diego, and I competed in NCAA Division III in college
• It's a memory of Sanchez. I'm Jen Weersma, a trustee in Temecula.
• At the start of the season in August, I ran in every varsity race.
• In support.
• Stated in the case in Kansas, it's literally written into the bill in Idaho.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• in uncertain times.
• in their applications.
• For every $50,000 increase in debt, there is a 5% decrease in the odds of practicing in an underserved
• To the hospitals on the recommended list, Barton Memorial, which is number one, is in a county I represent
• Barton Memorial did come, for example, to our last OCA board meeting in February, and we look forward

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Louis, waving in support; Delis Paula, waving in support; Karen Ossis, waving in support; Alice Chapman
• in support; Jacqueline Harris, waving in support; Jonathan Berlus Burgess, my apologies, waving in support
• I've done a lot of work, litigation work in the court systems, not in Walton County, but in Jefferson
• I've done a lot of work, litigation work in the court systems, not in Walton County, but in Jefferson
• Hamilton, waving in support; John Springer, waving in support; Ariel Payne, waving in support; Rebecca

Summary: The committee first took up CS for Senate Bill 304, which would address child protective investigations involving children with certain pre-existing genetic or medical conditions. Senator Sharif said the bill is intended to prevent children from being wrongly removed from their families when symptoms of conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, rickets, or vitamin deficiencies are mistaken for abuse. Several parents and advocates testified in support, describing long dependency cases and removals they said were caused by misdiagnosis. The committee adopted a substitute amendment that removed language requiring certain medical personnel to provide differential-diagnosis analysis, and the bill then passed favorably with unanimous support. The committee then heard SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings relating to terrorism, sponsored by Senator Collins, who described the long effort by U.S. victims of the FARC to enforce a federal judgment and recover assets. The bill would clarify procedures for terrorism-related judgments, modernize intangible asset law, and help prevent terrorists from hiding assets or blocking wire transfers. After one supportive appearance form and no debate, the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 96, a local claims bill for Jacob Rogers, and SB 382, an affordable housing rent bill that was amended to define base rent and apply to certain shorter-term rental agreements entered after July 1, 2026; SB 382 drew support from housing advocates and some opposition, but passed unanimously. Several claims bills were also approved: SB 4 for Patricia Armini, SB 6 for Jose Correa, SB 28 for Darlene Engerville and J.R., SB 30 for the estate of M.N., and SB 24 for Mandy Penny Lemon, each involving injuries or damages caused by local government or hospital district negligence and each reported favorably after brief testimony and roll calls. The committee also passed SB 658 on waiver or release of liens after discussion about form language and enforceability. SB 72, which would allow campaign funds to pay certain child care expenses incurred while a candidate is actively campaigning, prompted questions about definitions and safeguards; the sponsor said the bill would require the expense to exist only because of campaign activity, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SB 1142 on release of conservation easements, which would create a statewide process for releasing certain small, low-value parcels from conservation easements if mitigation credits are secured elsewhere. The bill drew support from the sponsor and a property representative, but environmental advocates and President Passidomo raised concerns about flood control, wildlife corridors, and whether the bill was too property-specific; the sponsor said he would continue working on the language. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 1622, which would repeal the 2018 customary use law and restore local authority over public beach access. Supporters argued the current law has privatized beaches, hurt tourism, and led to harassment and conflict, while opponents defended private property rights and warned against taking away owners’ ability to exclude others. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 1622, before a final vote is shown.

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• place in team performance, second place in spirit rally, and third place in palm.
• worst memories because I would show up at his door and ask, 'Is the senator in?'
• The memory I will have most is back in that lounge.
• in it.
• It's the coolest thing in the whole world in the practice to see these kids come in.

Bills: HB1168

Keywords: abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, methotrexate, pro-life, pro-choice, reproductive health, unborn child, trafficking, felony, contraception, pharmacist, pharmacy, Title 63, Oklahoma statutes, abortion pill, drug distribution, criminal penalty

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• So, there's $40 million in the LFC recommendation and $25 million in the executive.
• Used in emergencies.
• It should be in tab. Three of your binders, it'll be in tab. It'll be in our book, yes, Volume 3.
• So we don't have it in our binders; we'll have it in Volume 2. Okay, perfect.
• in the spring.

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• The State Library gave up some space in the Liberty Memorial Building, and Parks and Rec was interested
• The State Library gave up some space in the Liberty Memorial Building, and Parks and Rec was interested
• in that.
• The State Library gave up some space in the Liberty Memorial Building, and Parks and Rec was interested
• in that.

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes before hearing a series of informational updates. The Petroleum Council reported that North Dakota oil production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with activity shifting northward in the Bakken as technology improves and three- and four-mile laterals boost well performance. The presentation also discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, the importance of pipelines and other linear infrastructure, and enhanced oil recovery pilot projects supported by state and federal funding. Members asked questions about gas production taxes, natural gas liquids, and the outlook for drilling rigs and future production. The Office of State Tax Commissioner then reviewed the federal “big beautiful bill” and its estimated effect on North Dakota individual and business income tax collections. Staff explained that most of the individual income tax impact comes from the permanent increase in the standard deduction, while temporary provisions such as senior deductions, tip and overtime exclusions, and auto loan interest deductions have smaller or limited-term effects. They also noted that business tax changes, especially depreciation and expensing provisions, create a larger near-term cash impact, and that some FY25 collections likely reflected one-time oil field transactions that may have inflated the baseline used in earlier estimates. OMB provided updates on major capital projects and facility funding. For Capitol grounds improvements, officials described plans for 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding upgrades, public seating, lighting, tree management, and possible restroom and lobby reconfiguration, while also noting the governor’s residence security project and the discovery of human remains on the Capitol grounds. OMB and its consultants also reported on the state facility maintenance fund, including window replacement, boiler work, roof and foundation repairs, and a new facility conditions assessment covering more state buildings. Updates were also given on the new state hospital in Jamestown, the Minot state office building, and the use of federal state fiscal recovery funds, including possible future reallocations to the Department of Corrections. Finally, Legislative Council staff summarized the interim compliance report on legislative intent and trust fund activity, highlighting the status of lines of credit, Bank of North Dakota profit transfers, the statewide litigation pool, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, corrections planning, HHS program updates, and a likely future general fund request for the unemployment insurance modernization project. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes; the meeting was primarily informational, with members asking clarifying questions throughout.

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• To take part in what we have here in our district.
• I'm in the Senate now, but back in the day I was in the House, and I'm a member of the state.
• In one, I was in it once with my wife.
• in a fatality in this certain situation.
• Keep in mind, we have three exits in Lordsburg.

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• in 2023, and then a 13.3% increase in 2024.
• in August, and our deer season begins in in August, and our deer season begins in September<00:02
• year in 2024. year in 2024.
• in 2024.
• two years in. two years in.

Keywords: 1183, house